This is my experience of doing the final project of the Diploma of Organic Skincare Formulation. In part 2 I describe how I started by testing different emulsifiers to decide which one to use. Also my top tips to stable formulations! […]
I finally passed my Diploma of Organic Skincare Formulation! For my final project I made a hand cream especially for soapmakers. Find out my thoughts, research, experimentations and failures, until I finally perfected the cream. […]
Just a quick little post about the fun afternoon I had with Karen, my Formula Botanica study buddy. We played around making lipsticks 💄💋 and I wanted to show you some pictures. ​ […]
Thought I’d share a ‘I have an idea’ video. This came to me last night, middle of the night, and I thought I’d give it a try this morning. This is one idea, no planning, no testing, not even prepared. Just grab pot and start making. This is NOT recommended if you want your result to be something that you can use/sell/give away. But this is how most of my soap tutorials and DIY boxes start out. With an idea. […]
Ok, so I’m brave enough to start online courses, and I want to offer a free mini course first so I can iron out any wrinkles and fix it before people start paying me. But…. here’s where you come in: What would you like me to offer? Comment with your ideas and suggestions! What do you want to learn? […]
Just a wee quick post about a little test I did last week with three different gums: xantham gum, guar gum and carrageenan gum. These are used to thicken waters into gels, but as you’d […]
It’s been a while since I posted, but there have been so many things happening in my life, and I’m so excited to finally share some of them with you. This is also the post […]
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